Basement project

08/24/2023

1 year 10 days

05/14/2023

Come join us at 11am service if you are looking for somewhere to go this morning

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12/30/2022

Figured I would throw the invite out. If any Deerpath neighbors would like to see the basement, feel free to PM me :)

12/14/2022

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12/12/2022

12/11/2022

Cement pour on Monday 🤞 I’ll walk thru it all on Tuesday.

12/10/2022

12/09/2022

Cleared to pour slab!!!!!

12/08/2022

Tomorrow we install electrical and plumbing. Hopefully inspections on Friday and cement pouring on Monday. Praying the weather cooperates.

12/06/2022

Floor partially prepped, stairs ready for heating cable install, window put in place.

12/04/2022

We lit a fire under our general contractor yesterday and he promised to pick up the pace and have the floor ready to pour by Friday.

A little insight on who I hired… I went with a company based in Chicago because of initial response time and price. His work looked solid and he provided references that I checked out and insurance and licensing. He seemed to know what he was doing and this would be considered an “easy” job for his team as he typically works in tight spaces and older homes in downtown.

Fast forward to what I’ve learned today, he subcontracts his work to another company (who are really the work horses). Our village is a lot more strict than he is used to dealing with. And his electrician and plumber are just a couple of guys he knows who are not reliable.

If I had known this, I would’ve hired the cement contractor directly (and would’ve saved $25-$30k in overhead fees this guy is charging me) and found my own electrician and plumber (as those two are the ones that have made my life hell). I would highly recommend the cement contractor for any cement needs you all have. PM me for his contact info as he is booking for next year (this job is his last for the year). And if you want a project manager, I MIGHT consider take a side gig. 😂 Although as I type this, it sounds crazy.

12/02/2022

Stairs are in progress today. Kinda narrow so I hope I don’t have too much trouble getting stuff in there but not much I can do 🤷🏽‍♀️